Firefly Electric and Lighting Corp. Training and … · · 2018-03-22Kinds of Sentences According to Function I. Declarative sentence is a sentence that gives a statement of fact,

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Module 3

Sentences: Parts, Function and Structure

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Module 3

Lesson 2

Sentences according to Function

Types of Sentences (according to Function)

Declarative Interrogative

Imperative Exclamatory

Kinds of Sentences According to Function

I. Declarative sentence is a sentence that gives a statement of fact, conveys information, states an idea or argues a point. It ends with a period or full stop (.). The subject normally precedes the verb.


Examples of Declarative Sentence:

• The earth revolves around the sun. (states a fact)

• Melissa will be back at 3 o’clock. (conveys information)

• If I can learn, I can teach. (states a fact)

• Women are not sex objects. (argues a point)

• The fragrance of the roses permeates the room. (states a fact)

• The committee has decided on a plan of action. (conveys information)


II. Interrogative sentence is a sentence that asks questions or requests information. It ends with a question mark (?).


There are four forms of interrogative sentence:

• Yes/No interrogative sentence – The sentence is introduced by helping verbs: be, do and have or modal auxiliaries: will, shall, would, should, can, could , may, might, must, ought to.

Examples:

– Is Janice coming to your party?

– Have you passed your assignment?

– Could you help me with my homework?


• Alternative interrogative sentence is a sentence that provides two or more alternatives or choices for an answer.

Examples:

– Shall I call or email you?

– Would you like to go to Cebu or Palawan?

– Which would you like to buy: the blue blouse or the beige pants?


• Wh-interrogative sentence is a sentence that is introduced by interrogative pronouns – who, whose, whom, what, which, where, when, why and how. It produces an open-ended response.

Examples:

– Why doesn’t the sun shine at night?

– Where does the rain come from?

– What does the frog eat?


• Tag question is a question that is attached to the ending of a declarative sentence. It consists of an auxiliary verb - do, have, be - followed by a pronoun or an existential “there” and ends with a question mark (?).

Examples:

– Lucy graduates this March, doesn’t she?

– Your father has not retired yet, has he?

– There is a lake behind your house, isn’t there?


III. Imperative sentence is a sentence that states a command or a polite request, gives directions, warning or advice, sends a petition, asks permission or makes a suggestion.

Examples:

– Bring this memo to the Audit Department. (command)

– Please come early tomorrow. (polite request)

– Click this link to go to Activities. (instruction)


– Lord, please spare our country from the havoc of destruction. (Petition)

– Let’s watch a movie after we finish here. (suggestion)

– May I borrow your notes? (request)

– Take two tablets of Neozep. (advice)

– Don’t touch it: it’s hot! (warning)


Examples of Imperative sentences with exclamatory point/ question mark end marks:

– Get out of my house! (command mixed with anger)

– Run! (command mixed with urgency)

– May Dennis come out to play? (asking permission)

– Would you please add your activities to your profile? (a polite order in question form)


IV. Exclamatory sentence is a sentence that conveys strong emotions such as anger, adoration, admiration, love, excitement, happiness, sadness, confusion, exasperation, regret and etc. It ends with an exclamation point (!)


Examples of exclamatory sentence:

– What an irresponsible child you are!

– How wonderful you are, O Lord!

– What a lovely gift you have given me!

– What a fast runner Ronnie is!

– How fast a runner Ronnie is!

– What a sad day is this for our country!


• Note 1: Not all exclamatory sentences follow the “What” or “How” introductory pattern. Some sentences may be introduced by interjections.


• An interjection is a word added to a sentence, usually declarative, to convey an emotion or sentiment such as admiration, anger, disgust, enthusiasm, excitement, joy, pain, sorrow, etc.


Examples:

– Hooray, Mom’s arriving tomorrow! (excitement)

– Amazing, your finishing time is almost a world record! (admiration)

– Yuck, that man smells gross! (disgust)

– Ouch, you pinched me! (pain)

– Beloved, why do you have to die! (sorrow)


• Note 2: The interjection is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma. The exclamation mark is found at the end of the declarative sentence.

• Note 3: An exclamation mark at the end of a declarative sentence can change the context of the sentence.


Examples of Declarative sentence ending in exclamatory point:

– You know you are not permitted to use my things! (anger)

– I love you with all my heart! (passion)

– What have you done to your face! (question accompanied by shock)

Sentences According to Function

Module 3, Lesson 2a Review Questions

1. A sentence that conveys a strong emotion is classified as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

2. A sentence that argues a point is classified as:

a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

Module 3, Lesson 2a 3. A sentence that is in form of an inquiry is

classified as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

4. A sentence that gives instructions is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2a 5. A sentence that begins with “what” and

ends in exclamatory mark is classified as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

6. A sentence that begins as declarative but ends in a tag is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2a 7. A sentence that gives suggestion is classified

as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

8. A sentence that allows you to make a choice is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2a 9. The emotion conveyed when a declarative sentence ends with an exclamatory mark is: a) Anger c) Urgency b) Shock d) All of the above 10. A word added to the sentence, usually a declarative used to convey emotion or sentiment is: a) Tag b) Comma c) Interjection d) None of the above

Module 3, Lesson 2a 11.What punctuation mark separates an

interjection from the rest of the sentence?

a) Comma

b) Exclamatory mark

c) Colon

d) Semi-colon


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Sentences According to Function Identify the sentences below and put the appropriate punctuation end mark on them. 1. Amelia, get away from that dog 2. May I borrow ten pesos 3. How are you 4. I need to study for my test tomorrow 5. Have a seat 6. Have you eaten already 7. Follow that road 8. It will bring you right in front of their house

Sentences According to Function 9. Gosh, you have cut your hair

10.Mina’s favorite flower is lily of the valley

11.Gee, your hair smells terrific

12.Let’s watch a movie tonight

13.Do you want me to fetch you tomorrow

14.Give my regards to your parents

15.Carmi has called you, hasn’t she


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Module 3, Lesson 2 Review Questions

1. A sentence that conveys a strong emotion is classified as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

2. A sentence that argues a point is classified as:

a) declarative c. imperative b) interrogative d. exclamatory

Module 3, Lesson 2 3. A sentence that is in form of an inquiry is


4. A sentence that gives instructions is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2 5. A sentence that begins with “what” and

ends in exclamatory mark is classified as: a) declarative c) imperative b) interrogative d) exclamatory

6. A sentence that begins as declarative but ends in a tag is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2 7. A sentence that gives suggestion is


8. A sentence that allows you to make a choice is classified as:


Module 3, Lesson 2 9. The emotion conveyed when a declarative sentence ends with an exclamatory mark is: a) Anger c) Urgency b) Shock d) All of the above 10. A word added to the sentence, usually a declarative used to convey emotion or sentiment is: a) Tag b) comma c) Interjection d) None of the above

Module 3, Lesson 2 11.What punctuation mark separates an

interjection from the rest of the sentence?

a) Comma

b) Exclamatory mark

c) Colon

d) Semi-colon

Sentences According to Function Identify the sentences below and put the

appropriate punctuation end mark on them.

1. Amelia, get away from that dog! imperative

2. May I borrow ten pesos ? imperative

3. How are you? interrogative

4. I need to study for my test tomorrow. declarative

Sentences According to Function 5. Have a seat. imperative

6. Have you eaten already ? Interrogative

7. Follow that road. imperative

8. It will bring you right in front of their house. Declarative

9. Gosh, you’ve cut your hair ! Exclamatory

10. Mina’s favorite flower is lily of the valley. declarative

Sentences According to Function 11. Gee, your hair smells terrific !

exclamatory

12. Let’s watch a movie tonight . imperative

13.Do you want me to fetch you tomorrow ? Interrogative

14. Give my regards to your parents. Imperative

15. Carmi has called you, hasn’t she ? Interrogative

Module 3, Lesson 2: Sentences According to Function Quiz

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